BOA Waco

[LeanderMomma]

Lol yes my mom is Gina and my girlfriend's mom is Lisa

 

YES!!  Possibly the two most favorite band moms I've met to date.  They were hanging out in the shade between semis and finals just outside the gate at BOA Austin last year, and so I forced myself into their little group so I could sit in the shade as well.  They had the same snarky sense of humor that I have, so an instant bond was formed.  I'm looking forward to seeing them again this fall!

[MadisonBandMan1]

Wow this is all so great lol

[Dog885]

I'm screaming. MFA finally released the participant list.

Anderson H.S., TX
Azle H.S., TX
Berkner H.S., TX
Cedar Park H.S., TX*
Centennial H.S., TX
College Station H.S., TX
Cypress Falls H.S., TX
Cypress Woods H.S., TX
Dripping Springs H.S., TX*
James Martin H.S., TX
Keller Central H.S., TX
Klein Cain H.S., TX
Lehman H.S., TX
Liberty H.S., TX
Marcus H.S., TX*
North Shore Senior H.S., TX
Pflugerville H.S., TX
Robert E. Hendrickson H.S., TX
Robinson H.S., TX
Round Rock H.S., TX
Rouse H.S., TX
Sandra Day O'Connor H.S., TX
Southwest H.S., TX*
Wakeland H.S., TX
Waller H.S., TX
Waxahachie H.S., TX
Westlake H.S., TX*
Westwood H.S., TX

*Denotes a band registered for the Sunday Director Clinic

[LostChoirGuy]

I am so happy!!! This is exactly what I was hoping to see! A tier of bands who are usually just outside of top 5 contention at previous BOA regionals competing for a medal, a large tier of super talented bands that deserve a chance at a BOA final and a couple of powerhouses. Enough to provide excitement to the competition but not to overpower it!

[LeanderMomma]

I am so happy!!! This is exactly what I was hoping to see! A tier of bands who are usually just outside of top 5 contention at previous BOA regionals competing for a medal, a large tier of super talented bands that deserve a chance at a BOA final and a couple of powerhouses. Enough to provide excitement to the competition but not to overpower it!

Exactly what I had hoped for as well! This will be a fantastic opportunity for some of these bands who don’t usually get a shot at finals to come out and really show off. Good stuff!

[abtwitch]

Bands to look out for:

Berkner

Cedar Park

Cypress Falls

Dripping Springs

James Martin

Keller Central

Marcus

North Shore

Pflugerville

Hendrickson

Round Rock

Rouse

Sandra Day O'Connor

Southwest

Wakeland

Waxahachie

Westlake

Westwood

 

Gees, this contest is already looking to be super intense. Wish I could go sooooo bad, but I can't. I'll have to stream it :/

[Dog885]

I'm gonna start the predictions train I guess.
In no order:

Medalists-Marcus, Cedar Park, Hendrickson
Mid-Round Rock, Westlake, Westwood,

Lower-Cy-Falls, Dripping Springs, Waxahachie, Berkner

Bubble-Wakeland, Pflugerville, Keller Central

[SamuelCulper]

I would move Dripping Springs up a group

[Guest]

This is low key more stacked than Austin

[bingogooberman]

this is such a crazy line up, my initial way-too-early thoughts below:

 

1. Marcus

2. Cedar Park

3. Hendrickson

4. Round Rock

5. Dripping Springs

6. Waxahachie

7. Westwood

8. Keller Central

9. Wakeland

10. North Shore

with Cypress Falls as the most likely replacement for any of these.

 

Also, is that Frisco Centennial? That would be a surprising choice as their director isn't very keen on BOA (he was my director in HS). If so, they're an outside threat for finals.

[principalagent]

I’m thinking a band will win their first ever regional championship at this competition.

[LeanderMomma]

I’m thinking a band will win their first ever regional championship at this competition.

 

I think you could be right!  Hendrickson?  Marcus?  We'll see!  

[Guest]

Marcus has won many regional championships in the past, but itd be their first since 2012!

[Jackson1]

Marcus already has multiple regional wins but I agree they will be in the running to win Waco.

[principalagent]

To be clear, I’m thinking Cedar Park or maybe Round Rock for this. Cedar Park just had a major director change, but I think everything is in place for that program to succeed.

[bingogooberman]

Def thinking Marcus here- cedar park is great but their design holds them back, IMO. Could see Hendrickson pulling it off but that would be insane. Another win for Marcus (it would be their 8th, if you count super regionals)

[LeanderMomma]

I'm thinking Marcus, Hendrickson, Cedar Park...but who knows!

[josephbandfan]

I'm curious to see how Marcus will turn out because I heard they have a new director.

[LeanderMomma]

I'm curious to see how Marcus will turn out because I heard they have a new director.

Evidently quite a few bands have changed directors this year. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.

[JeremiahW]

I'm curious to see how Marcus will turn out because I heard they have a new director.

 

Marcus and Hendrickson will both be under new head directors and Cedar Park has a new assistant director. So it will definitely be an interesting year to watch how all of these groups change.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

Marcus and Hendrickson will both be under new head directors and Cedar Park has a new assistant director. So it will definitely be an interesting year to watch how all of these groups change.

 

(And Bowie as well.)

[bingogooberman]

My assumption with Marcus at least is that their 2018 program was likely ready to go before drinkwater took the fine arts director job so we likely won’t be seeing a drastic change from them this season. 2019 however will be interesting.

[herbaflerb]

To be clear, I’m thinking Cedar Park or maybe Round Rock for this. Cedar Park just had a major director change, but I think everything is in place for that program to succeed.

 

Round Rock is definitely in a good position here. I can see them taking the contest or maybe Hendrickson even with the director change. They're both solid programs

[Danpod]

Very excited for this contest!  

[Dog885]

McNeil has been added to the list as of June 5.